Responsible AI in Practice: What it Takes to Govern Well
Enterprist AI Strategist, Best-Selling Author
The AI Table
Dia Adams brings two decades of data & AI expertise. Her career highlights include being former Enterprise Data Strategist at the White House, where she led efforts to modernize and standardize federal data management practices, and the best-selling author of “Winning With AI: A Blueprint for Corporate Leaders” an executive guide for managing AI transformation effectively. Currently, she is the presiding Board Chair at the Washington, DC-based think tank The AI Table—which is dedicated to documenting and disseminating responsible AI policies and practices.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, organizations face a unique challenge: how to leverage AI’s power while upholding trust, transparency, and accountability. This session explores lessons learned from the frontlines of private sector and government AI transformation. Drawing from experience leading enterprise data and AI strategy initiatives, this talk examines how to, establish effective governance, and operationalize AI responsibly across complex organizations. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of what it takes to build the cultural and structural foundations that support secure, explainable, and mission-aligned AI. Through real-world examples and frameworks, this session will demonstrate how organizations can move from pilot projects to sustainable, scalable impact — ensuring AI serves others with fairness, efficiency, and measurable value.